Thrifty Thursday: Making the Most of Character Dining

There’s probably nothing that is more synonymous with Walt Disney World than the Disney characters – so much so that for many children, that is the single most important thing to do on a Disney vacation. Realizing this, Walt Disney World provides a number of Character Dining experiences, so whether your child wants to see princesses or Pooh, there’s a meal for that. 🙂 Read more

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Making the Most of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

On select nights in the fall, the Magic Kingdom transforms into a not-so-scary Halloween wonderland with special entertainment and characters, trick-or-treating, and the opportunity for all guests to dress up. As with most things when it comes to a Disney vacation, having a plan will help you make the most of your time (and money!) at this fun event! Read more

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Doing the Disney Discount Dance

As you may know, Disney’s popular Free Dining and a Room Discount were recently released for the fall, and while “discount days” are always exciting – because who doesn’t want to save money…or have “free food” – they can also be challenging if you couldn’t get a discount, had to change resorts or dates in order to get it, or didn’t save as much as you had hoped.

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When Should You Really Stay at a Disney Resort?

When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World, one of the things that is most discussed is where to stay. And it’s certainly easy to understand why, as this is a central piece to any vacation, partly because it is often the most expensive part. So this is a conversation I have with my travel clients often, as folks are always looking for the best ways to save money. 🙂

And I’m happy to help because I’m all about saving money. But I am also about getting the most value on your vacation too….and sometimes that means that you pay a little more to get a LOT more as a result.

So, while there are times when it may be in your best interest, financially, to stay off property, there are other times when you really, really, really, really need to stay with Disney. Really. 🙂 Read more

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When is the Best Time to Visit Walt Disney World?

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So you’re planning a Disney vacation and have figured out what your budget is. Now what? Well, the next thing is to decide when you want to go.

And I know what you’re thinking……”So then, when IS the best time to visit Walt Disney World?”  Read more

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